The Post-9/11 GI Bill at a Glance

Here is the post-9/11 GI Bill in a nutshell.

Who qualifies?

• People who have served at least 90 days of military service after Sept. 10, 2001 and received an honorable discharge.
• To receive full benefits, veterans need to have served 36 months of active duty service or been discharged for a disability connected to their service after 30 days of service
• If veterans have served less than 36 months, they can receive 40 to 90 percent of benefits under the bill, depending on how long they served.
• Veterans can also transfer their educational benefits to their spouse and children if they meet additional requirements.

Benefits include:

• Tuition and fees
• Housing allowance
• Books and supplies (up to $1,000 per year)
• Rural benefit payment

For more information on the GI Bill, click here.